Sheikh Hamdan approved the First Al Khail Street Development Plan on Wednesday. The project aims to reduce travel time on Sheikh Zayed Road by 51 per cent during peak hours while increasing road capacity by approximately 9,000 vehicles per hour.
Part of a Dh18-billion package of incentives and projects, the corridor will feature a 15-kilometre elevated roadway. The structure includes three lanes in each direction and is designed to serve 2.6 million people. It will provide access to Al Barsha, Al Quoz, Business Bay, and Meydan.
Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2027. Work is expected to conclude in the last quarter of 2030. The Crown Prince approved the project during an Executive Council meeting focused on developing the city.
Cultural and Economic Strategies
The Executive Council also endorsed the Dubai Cultural Strategy 2033. Supervised by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the strategy aligns with the Dubai Plan 2033 and the Dubai Social Agenda 33. It includes 40 initiatives built on four pillars.
Targets for the cultural strategy include supporting over 6,000 local talents and attracting more than 6,000 international creatives. The plan aims to increase Dubai’s cultural asset footprint by over 200 per cent and raise the sector’s GDP contribution to 5.4 per cent. The value of public-private partnerships in the sector is projected to grow to Dh2.75 billion.
Additionally, the Council approved the Dubai Customs Strategy 2030 to facilitate trade and strengthen economic partnerships. A new initiative called Dubai Population Now was also launched. This real-time census uses artificial intelligence to monitor growth after the city's population reached 4.58 million.
Frequently asked questions
When will Dubai's First Al Khail Street construction start?
Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2027 and conclude by the fourth quarter of 2030.
How much will Dubai's First Al Khail Street project cost?
The project is part of a Dh18-billion package of incentives and infrastructure developments in Dubai.
How will First Al Khail Street reduce traffic congestion?
It aims to cut Sheikh Zayed Road congestion by 51% during peak hours by diverting 9,000 vehicles per hour.
Which areas will Dubai's First Al Khail Street connect?
The corridor will provide access to Al Barsha, Al Quoz, Business Bay, and Meydan.
